Chapter Summary
The different hunting skills presented in this chapter should help pave your way to becoming a better marksman. Let's review these skills now.
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All hunters should know which eye is their dominant eye. This is especially important in shotgun or archery hunting.
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There are four different types of sights commonly used on firearms: Telescopic, aperture (or peep), open and shotgun bead. You should be able to identify them and the proper sight alignment for each.
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Remember bullet trajectory. A rifle sighted at 50 yards will not have an accurate shot if the target is 100 yards away.
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You should know how to properly adjust your sights. Always properly sight in your equipment before the hunt to ensure a clean and ethical "one-shot kill". These types of actions show respect for your quarry.
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You should know the four different shooting positions and how to use them. Remember, rifle shooting accuracy can be improved by using a rifle rest whenever possible.
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Patterning a shotgun is one of the fundamentals of safe shooting. You should be familiar with how to pattern your shotgun properly and safely.
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Swing-through and sustained lead are two methods of leading a shotgun. In either case, the goal is to spread the shot in front of the moving target. Remember to follow through when taking a shot.
NOTICE: Please be aware that some of the images you see throughout the Saskatchewan Hunter Safety Course DO NOT reflect the legal hunting apparel requirements for all hunting scenarios. Chapter 6: Hunting Safety will cover the legal apparel requirements for Big Game Hunting in Saskatchewan. It is always the hunter’s responsibility to consult Saskatchewan’s annual Hunters’ and Trappers’ Guide to be aware of current hunting regulations before heading into the field.
